I got my sister a Baby Banter for her first knife and she loves it. Fits her hands perfectly. In the future I’d love to see the axis lock on it and I would have loved to see the tweezers and toothpick in the scales but I understand why you decided otherwise. Love you so much Ben, keep making amazing knives
PLEASE do an axis style lock in the future. I’ve literally always thought this knife would have really been a winner if it had a lockbar and sure enough your original sketches had one 😂
Therefore the very similar American Lawman Mini XHP with Tri-Ad Lock is the much better and more secure knife here. Nevertheless Ben presents us a good fifth pocket folder...
I think it is awesome that you made this with women in mind! While I really like large knives, my pockets are just too small for them. Doesn't make you sexist at all. Facts are facts...our hands and pockets are simply smaller. I cannot wait to get my hands on this one. You know how much I love the full size Banter! And, that purple is perfect!
Ben, you're not a sexist pig. I remember when you thought about someone, opposite sex included, that it meant you were a good guy. You're just a good guy trying to branch out, and make people that aren't usually big into the knife community, take a look into the hobby. You're a good dude, it's easy to tell even through the screen.
Thank you Ben for making a knife with women in mind!! The size was literally the main reason I bought it!! I got mine today, and I absolutely love it already!!
I started collecting 1 year ago today. I got the OG Banter in green yesterday, and it might be "plain". But it's absolutely not boring. It's a jack of all trades. I love it. The G10 texture is great, the size and balance are spot on, the blade shape is excellent for most task. if you ever make a crossbar or button lock version, you'll have another instant buy from me.
I’ve always liked pocket knives and I would carry and have one at a time until it broke or I lost it. Money had a little to do with it too. It was probably when I started to watch Ben on knife banter did it dawn on me that I didn’t have to wait for the one knife to break and I could collect and rotate a few knives at a time. The collection has grown in the last 4 years and I could say Civivi has definitely helped with the verity they offer. Needless to say Ben and WE/Civivi are a match made in knife heaven. Great job on the variety guys.
got one in all black as an anniversary present from my wife. honestly i thought the design is a bit weird with the cutting edge to handle ratio is off because of the huge choil but it works perfectly and it fits my hand like a glove! ben really knows what he's doing!
Ben is so woke, with addressing the concerns of knives for women, and still being humble enough to admit he knows he might be wrong. And also identifying the importance of a lower price point. Just an amazing person. I was so excited for the launch of the Baby Banter, I made sure I set an alarm to order a set (purple and blue) today! Love this video, definitely bring more guests!
I think part of what sells the WE Banter is the fact that its suck a clean simple design. A lot of WE knife designs are a little more out there so they have a much smaller appeal then the simple design of the Banter.
Hey Guys! Speaking of the Banter knife, I recently purchased not one but two Banter knives. The first Banter knife has Ben Peterson's autograph on the blade. The second Banter knife is for EDC. I was skeptical at first but after receiving the Ben Peterson autographed Banter knife I really liked the feel in my hand and then I told myself I have to buy another one. I sharpened these knives and they are razor sharp. I hope you guys can create another Banter knife and instead of going in the direction of smaller you guys would go in the direction of bigger. At least one and a half inches bigger in the handle and an inch bigger on the blade. I would also like to see a semi serrated Banter with many different colors on the scales like camos etc..
I was so disappointed when the Micarta banters got pulled. Its still paid for whenever the V2's get released. But you know in the mean time, I wouldn't be opposed to signing a waver and getting a V1 Micarta banter 😁
Loved what you (Ben) said about getting women into the community. Yes, it would be ideal to have women makers designing for women but we HAVE to start somewhere. Especially since this is an extremely male dominated field. Well done and I appreciate you vocalizing that. Not easy sometimes in hyper masculine community! Hopefully one day we can have women in all areas of the community.
Just p/u the Baby Banter in the mail & 1st thought was to search for any reviews with Ben. So glad you’re in front of the camera again. Enjoyed your OG Banter immensely. Look forward to all your future endeavors Ben!
I love my Civivis!! I hope to be able to add one of the Baby Banter in Black on Black! But there are so many Civivi & We styles I want to add to my current collection of those!! Y'all are always creating great designs! Thanks for enriching our fabulous knife community!! 💕⚔️👍🏻
I got mine today and its pretty good but there are a few bad things. Where the liner lock meets the blade is not black ( on the all black model ) it is silver and you can see it when the blade is closed from the top. I havent seen a video show that yet.
Nice to see Ben again after he kinda ghosted the knife community, designing his own knives too.... good to see him May pick one up for the designer full titanium variant would be sweet
Great folding knife! I just got mine, green one. Already thinking of getting another red one. mmm, what do you tell me about a baby banter lite! double stop ball, no liners, no block, only G10, super slim, super light. Absolute simplicity
Ordered mine. I didn't like the chunky design of the banter, but the baby with the forward choil and smaller/slimmer handle is just the right edc for me!
The pocket clip sits flush in the handle which looks nice but on the opposite side that isn't used you just have a gap. It looks like something is missing or fell out. Wish they made a plug or filler for the pocket clip indent on the unused side.
So was there this big demand for a "baby" version? Personally I'd look forward to a "BIG" Banter, the regular Banter was small enough....most of us do not live in Chicago (thankfully).
1) Love this concept. My purple model is on its way (as my girlfriend's first knife!) 2) Society makes me sad. The amount of justifying and qualifying Ben has to do just because he spoke about designing a knife with women in mind hurts my soul. Ya made a damn knife. Good on you man.
As a Chicago guy this is a nice option to atleast have 1 legal knife in my collection. Excited to see the exclusives coming out. The banter in my opinion is the best first premium knife. The price materials and quality is just light years above the competition.
The Baby Banter is definitely not a sexist design. I ordered one for a fifth pocket knife and another one for my wife. The knives should fill both roles perfectly. I am looking forward to the knives arriving in a couple of days.
Ben is great. I made a comment on Facebook joking about not getting anything for Christmas. Which is true. I hardly get gifts. he sent me a sticker and a Banter rubber mat. It took awhile but I just ordered a Baby Banter and will get the og very soon!
I handled one today, and it was nice in hand, though small.. the one reason I would buy it is actually because of Canadian flights, can carry a small folder as long as it is under 2.36" on domestic flights on your person. Be a good little plane friendly pocket knife.
I was in a shop looking at yet another tactical schmactical tank for the apocalypse and saw a baby banter in the Civivi section. I thought to try it over my usual style of folder and I’m glad I did. I don’t “need” a big knife for anything and realize when I need a knife, it’s nice to have something that doesn’t dominate my pocket. I like that this slips in my uniform breast pocket and disappears until I need it. Well done!
I would definitely like to see that Bar Lock or maybe the Axis Lock design in the Bigger Banter with the same type of finger Choil as the Baby .. that would be awesome Do it Ben Civivi 🤟
Such a cool video with awesome info! I was actually gifted the OG Banter with the grey scales by members of the EDC community 😂 I've ordered the all black Baby Banter and as a female lefty I am super excited for it!
Another female lefty here, I'm getting the blue baby banter one tomorrow and I'm also REALLY excited 🤩. How does it work for you so far? Love the video, really well done guys!
@@fredelmo aaaayy!! It's a great little blade, I can flick it open both left and right handed no problem! To be honest, I haven't switched the clip yet as I've grown used to right handed carry with my other knives 😂
@@EBarskey I haven't changed clips either, at most just removed them.. I carry my phone in my left pocket, so the knife has to go right side anyway! But sometimes thumb studs are harder to use for lefties, because the cut-out in the scales (to access the liner lock) is usually much smaller or non existent on that side. If that's not the case with the baby banter I'm super happy! Thanks!
It's Ben! I dunno what rock I've been sleeping under. I remember when you left BHQ but don't remember that it was because you were going to be designing/building knives. I've been eyeing the all black Baby Banter more and more lately and now that I know it's your baby I think I'll get one.
It was great to see Ben again! He was the only reason I watched so many BHQ videos :)
I got my sister a Baby Banter for her first knife and she loves it. Fits her hands perfectly. In the future I’d love to see the axis lock on it and I would have loved to see the tweezers and toothpick in the scales but I understand why you decided otherwise. Love you so much Ben, keep making amazing knives
PLEASE do an axis style lock in the future. I’ve literally always thought this knife would have really been a winner if it had a lockbar and sure enough your original sketches had one 😂
They could pull it off we has done an axis lock before
And better steel than nitro v
@@briand6386 not even that new of a steel and the snobs are already hating on it?
Therefore the very similar American Lawman Mini XHP with Tri-Ad Lock is the much better and more secure knife here. Nevertheless Ben presents us a good fifth pocket folder...
Or button locks
I think it is awesome that you made this with women in mind! While I really like large knives, my pockets are just too small for them. Doesn't make you sexist at all. Facts are facts...our hands and pockets are simply smaller. I cannot wait to get my hands on this one. You know how much I love the full size Banter! And, that purple is perfect!
I forgot how Ben is honest. It’s make his voice much truth worthy knowing he speaking for himself, but do it truly. Good video guys.
Ben, you're not a sexist pig. I remember when you thought about someone, opposite sex included, that it meant you were a good guy. You're just a good guy trying to branch out, and make people that aren't usually big into the knife community, take a look into the hobby.
You're a good dude, it's easy to tell even through the screen.
Ghaye
Thank you Ben for making a knife with women in mind!! The size was literally the main reason I bought it!! I got mine today, and I absolutely love it already!!
I’d love to see a premium version of this, with titanium or carbon fiber handles and damascus blade
how bout a black cerakote titanium damasteel damascus with frame lock
@@luckymuqri77 how bout quad ad lock
Damascus.... ehh I’ll just take your average m390
@@severebald never heard of one(mind to show me some models), but a tri ad lock would do. Frame lock is just my own preference
@@shadowcastyt that is a badass steel. I will definitely grab one 👍🏻
I started collecting 1 year ago today. I got the OG Banter in green yesterday, and it might be "plain". But it's absolutely not boring. It's a jack of all trades. I love it. The G10 texture is great, the size and balance are spot on, the blade shape is excellent for most task. if you ever make a crossbar or button lock version, you'll have another instant buy from me.
Purple, and gold are classic royal colors. They compliment each other very well. I wish there were more purple, black, and gold knives.
It's good to see Ben on video again. I miss him on Knife Banter.
It's not lost on me that the former host of knife banter has worked on the banter knife. Good to see you advance your career Ben.
I’ve always liked pocket knives and I would carry and have one at a time until it broke or I lost it. Money had a little to do with it too. It was probably when I started to watch Ben on knife banter did it dawn on me that I didn’t have to wait for the one knife to break and I could collect and rotate a few knives at a time. The collection has grown in the last 4 years and I could say Civivi has definitely helped with the verity they offer. Needless to say Ben and WE/Civivi are a match made in knife heaven. Great job on the variety guys.
Ben you were the first knife guy I started watchin&the first knife I won was the Upshot. Killer to see ya again!!
got one in all black as an anniversary present from my wife. honestly i thought the design is a bit weird with the cutting edge to handle ratio is off because of the huge choil but it works perfectly and it fits my hand like a glove! ben really knows what he's doing!
Ben makes everything a little better.
a little Bentter
@@juanQuedo a little banter
We miss seeing you Ben, the banter has been in my rotation ever since I got my hands on it! I will be picking up the baby for sure!
What iiiiiiissssss uuuuuuuuup Ben! Can we get a 3.75 or 4 inch banter for us big knife people. Excellent design just needs to be huge!
Great to see Ben again! I bought my first Banter the instant they came out, based on Ben’s style alone. I’ll be buying anything he designs.
Thanks Ben for moving forward with the blue despite the original hesitation. I just placed my order for my second blue Civivi.
I see that host of the show will go far in knife industry. Becouse he speaks fluid. Great guy, good understanding product. Real pro...
Ordered 2. Pre ordered one on Knifeworks then hit the drop at WMK this morning and snagged another.
Ben is so woke, with addressing the concerns of knives for women, and still being humble enough to admit he knows he might be wrong. And also identifying the importance of a lower price point. Just an amazing person. I was so excited for the launch of the Baby Banter, I made sure I set an alarm to order a set (purple and blue) today! Love this video, definitely bring more guests!
Don't call people woke who don't deserve the label. Ben is a decent, likeable person.
@David P. I think it is a massive insult.
The great thing about the “Excel Edition” Banter, is that you can dye the scales any color you like.
I think part of what sells the WE Banter is the fact that its suck a clean simple design. A lot of WE knife designs are a little more out there so they have a much smaller appeal then the simple design of the Banter.
Hey Guys! Speaking of the Banter knife, I recently purchased not one but two Banter knives. The first Banter knife has Ben Peterson's autograph on the blade. The second Banter knife is for EDC. I was skeptical at first but after receiving the Ben Peterson autographed Banter knife I really liked the feel in my hand and then I told myself I have to buy another one. I sharpened these knives and they are razor sharp. I hope you guys can create another Banter knife and instead of going in the direction of smaller you guys would go in the direction of bigger. At least one and a half inches bigger in the handle and an inch bigger on the blade. I would also like to see a semi serrated Banter with many different colors on the scales like camos etc..
I was so disappointed when the Micarta banters got pulled. Its still paid for whenever the V2's get released. But you know in the mean time, I wouldn't be opposed to signing a waver and getting a V1 Micarta banter 😁
Waiting for the custom scale collabs... The Mars Kitty scales are some of my favorites
Yes, Ben. You did have to. And I'm glad you did. Ben Blue ftw.
Ben is a great guy, he and I talked on Reddit back when the Banter was released. I’m excited to see what designs he comes out with in the future.
You should bring out a baby banter with Micarta handles
It's AWESOME to see Ben back in action!! Rad knives too!!
Damn I miss Ben!!!! Please host again!!!! Love everything you've been doing!!
Very interesting about the micarta. I bet that's why the micarta PM2 is taking so long to hit the shelves.
Great to hear that the micarta banter is back in a full liner prototype phase! So excited! Can’t wait! ✌️
If i could afford to just buy a second Banter just to do it I would buy the "Excel' all day every day it's got that vintage 80s industrial vibe
Whyyyyy is their no Damascus version 😩? I would buy one if they had a Damascus version.
Loved what you (Ben) said about getting women into the community. Yes, it would be ideal to have women makers designing for women but we HAVE to start somewhere. Especially since this is an extremely male dominated field. Well done and I appreciate you vocalizing that. Not easy sometimes in hyper masculine community! Hopefully one day we can have women in all areas of the community.
🧼 🎁 🏆
One of the best designed knives ever. The large banter.
What?! I could have an axis lock in my OG Banter?! PLEASE
Haha that WIUG intro is nostalgic. Looking forward to getting my hands on a baby banter
I really want a baby banter with blue scales and a normal stonewashed blade, like the original one
Me too I'm not interested in black and coated blades..
Handle scales with tweezers and toothpick is actually a great idea. Why should that functionality be exclusive to SAW's?
Just p/u the Baby Banter in the mail & 1st thought was to search for any reviews with Ben. So glad you’re in front of the camera again. Enjoyed your OG Banter immensely. Look forward to all your future endeavors Ben!
I love my Civivis!! I hope to be able to add one of the Baby Banter in Black on Black! But there are so many Civivi & We styles I want to add to my current collection of those!! Y'all are always creating great designs! Thanks for enriching our fabulous knife community!! 💕⚔️👍🏻
I have many knifes. The ones I use is Baby banter, Lander, dragonfly 2 k390, Ladybug k390 and Victorinox Tinker small.
Love your knifes 👍🏻
Can't wait for the customs scales and variants , just ordered the 👶 Baby Banter can't wait ,Thanks Ben and Civivi ✌
I keep trying to find the purple one in stock! Beautiful knife
I got mine today and its pretty good but there are a few bad things. Where the liner lock meets the blade is not black ( on the all black model ) it is silver and you can see it when the blade is closed from the top. I havent seen a video show that yet.
Nice to see Ben again after he kinda ghosted the knife community, designing his own knives too.... good to see him
May pick one up for the designer full titanium variant would be sweet
Great folding knife! I just got mine, green one. Already thinking of getting another red one. mmm, what do you tell me about a baby banter lite! double stop ball, no liners, no block, only G10, super slim, super light. Absolute simplicity
I put unlocked composite carbon fiber on mine. It is now my favorite small knife ever.
The blue and purple already sold out at my fav. Dealer. Idk why I hesitated.
Ordered mine. I didn't like the chunky design of the banter, but the baby with the forward choil and smaller/slimmer handle is just the right edc for me!
The pocket clip sits flush in the handle which looks nice but on the opposite side that isn't used you just have a gap. It looks like something is missing or fell out. Wish they made a plug or filler for the pocket clip indent on the unused side.
I just ordered my first baby banter with Green G10 scales can't wait for it to come in..
So was there this big demand for a "baby" version? Personally I'd look forward to a "BIG" Banter, the regular Banter was small enough....most of us do not live in Chicago (thankfully).
Even here in NYC we have an under 4” rule for our folders. I would like to see a 3.5” banter.
1) Love this concept. My purple model is on its way (as my girlfriend's first knife!)
2) Society makes me sad. The amount of justifying and qualifying Ben has to do just because he spoke about designing a knife with women in mind hurts my soul. Ya made a damn knife. Good on you man.
As a Chicago guy this is a nice option to atleast have 1 legal knife in my collection. Excited to see the exclusives coming out. The banter in my opinion is the best first premium knife. The price materials and quality is just light years above the competition.
Just received the OG in green and I must say the Banter is one sick knife. So sick I got a baby Banter on the way.
blade hq videos stopped existing for me after you left Ben.
Very cool to see Ben in a knife video again. I miss his humor in the Blade HQ vids.
The baby banters are sold out right now please make more and send to Canadian distributors
Not sexist! Love it! Also: can we get bigger pockets please? Not your business, I am aware.
PETERSEN. Danish. So says the dad. Nice work Mr. Petersen!
Please do more UK Legal carry knives (slip joint, 3" max cutting edge) but with super strong backsprings..:-)
We Banter was an instant favourite for me last year. I feel like this year it’s going to be Baby Banter...
Just ordered me self one! Purple&black💜🖤
to be considerate of all is not sexist. it's old-fashioned humanism
Thanks for thinking of us girls when you designed this! 👌🏾👍🏾😊
My baby blue banter's in the mail. Can't wait to get it. Love the purple too.
The Baby Banter is definitely not a sexist design. I ordered one for a fifth pocket knife and another one for my wife. The knives should fill both roles perfectly. I am looking forward to the knives arriving in a couple of days.
Awesome to see Ben putting in work 👍🤜🤛 WIUG!!
Great to see you Ben, can’t wait to see what else you have in store for us!
Great video guys! Lots of cool and fun stories. Hope to see more from this series!
Love Ben. Love Seth. Love WE. Love the Banter. Can't wait for my baby to get here to join my OG!
I just found out yesterday actually that the Banter and now mini is designed by BHQ Ben! Pretty cool! What is uppppp! 👍🏻
Ben, I bought the baby banter because I'm a fan. You honored my conversations in Instsgram and I appreciate your humility. Great blades.
I want a Banter with this purple G10 scales and satin blade😍
WIUG!! Can’t wait to get one in my hands. That purple speaks to me 👍
I just got the purple one and am very anxious!!!
I have the original banter all black and love it!!
A double detent version of that would sell well in Europe!
Ben is great. I made a comment on Facebook joking about not getting anything for Christmas. Which is true. I hardly get gifts. he sent me a sticker and a Banter rubber mat. It took awhile but I just ordered a Baby Banter and will get the og very soon!
Long time no see, Ben! It's great to see you on a banter again!
I handled one today, and it was nice in hand, though small.. the one reason I would buy it is actually because of Canadian flights, can carry a small folder as long as it is under 2.36" on domestic flights on your person. Be a good little plane friendly pocket knife.
The only thing I will say for me is it felt perfect in hand as long as choking up, but if not it was too small to be really comfortable.
Baby banter a very functional edc design great job. Also wonder if we knife will ever make those jackets available for sale it looks real nice
Love Banter and baby Banter! Will buy the micarta version when it is releases in Sweden!
Man I'm glad he's happy and creating these awesome knives, but I still miss him from the bhq vids.
I was in a shop looking at yet another tactical schmactical tank for the apocalypse and saw a baby banter in the Civivi section. I thought to try it over my usual style of folder and I’m glad I did. I don’t “need” a big knife for anything and realize when I need a knife, it’s nice to have something that doesn’t dominate my pocket. I like that this slips in my uniform breast pocket and disappears until I need it. Well done!
I would definitely like to see that Bar Lock or maybe the Axis Lock design in the Bigger Banter with the same type of finger Choil as the Baby .. that would be awesome Do it Ben Civivi 🤟
I got the baby "shadow warrior" , its great👍 . Waiting for a flipper or thumbhole regular banter.
Thanks Ben for making the Baby Banter! Female first time knife buyer. Love it.
BEN GIVE ME A BACKLOCK BANTER, I LOVE BACKLOCKS
That silver gray Banter would profit by having a red thumb stud.
Very nice great looking knives. Thanks 😊🙏
Such a cool video with awesome info! I was actually gifted the OG Banter with the grey scales by members of the EDC community 😂
I've ordered the all black Baby Banter and as a female lefty I am super excited for it!
Another female lefty here, I'm getting the blue baby banter one tomorrow and I'm also REALLY excited 🤩. How does it work for you so far?
Love the video, really well done guys!
@@fredelmo aaaayy!! It's a great little blade, I can flick it open both left and right handed no problem! To be honest, I haven't switched the clip yet as I've grown used to right handed carry with my other knives 😂
@@EBarskey I haven't changed clips either, at most just removed them.. I carry my phone in my left pocket, so the knife has to go right side anyway! But sometimes thumb studs are harder to use for lefties, because the cut-out in the scales (to access the liner lock) is usually much smaller or non existent on that side. If that's not the case with the baby banter I'm super happy! Thanks!
@@EBarskey Ohhh, I have it now and you are absolutely right. Super easy to flick indeed!
@@fredelmo awesome!!! It is super easy right?! Glad you like it!
I held out on a Spyderco Dragonfly full serrated for this Mini-Banter. Don't let me down man.
Omg I missed Ben so much xD … that intro was just what I needed
I love that I have an excuse to tell my wife when I buy another knife. Marketing genius 👍
My gold titanium thumb studs came loose and lost them at work. Is it possible for me to purchase more!
So sorry to hear that! No one deserves to lose their gold titanium thumb studs!! Please reach out to service@weknife.com
@@CiviviKnife thanks.
It's Ben! I dunno what rock I've been sleeping under. I remember when you left BHQ but don't remember that it was because you were going to be designing/building knives. I've been eyeing the all black Baby Banter more and more lately and now that I know it's your baby I think I'll get one.